So, we need to make our devices extra secure to do a secure mobile transaction or send secure data. Here are few powerful steps that will help you to make your device secure and do secure mobile transactions.

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1. Remain Up-To-Date

Always keep your Mobile OS and Apps updated. It requires only a single click. All the new versions of operating system as well as apps are more secure. New, updated versions use less resources and are always having updates related to customer’s security and privacy.

2. Install a Powerful Security App

The basic operating system provided is not that much powerful in sense of protecting your device from viruses, malware, etc. So, install a popular AntiVirus and Security App to make your device invulnerable.

3. Download Apps From Trustworthy Source Only

Always prefer downloading your favorite app from a reputed, trustworthy sources like Android market, Apple iTunes stores etc. As, all the apps available in these App Stores are safe and secure.

Downloading a third party app from Not trusted source can be very risky. These apps might not have viruses which your AntiVirus App can detect but the developer could have inserted some log program which is tracking your activity.

4. Observing App Before Downloading

Even if you are on Trustworthy Source to choose and install your App, it is quite wise to check Ratings, Customer’s Reviews for that App. These can help you in better judging that App by considering other’s reviews and overall ratings.

5. Shield Your Device With Strong Password

Many people don’t prefer to put password to their Device for comfort. If you are one of them then it is not good and does not protect your device.

Install a Password Manager so that you can put password on important documents, apps, settings of your smartphone and mobiles. Create a strong password by considering long, small alphabets, numbers and symbols of at least 8 characters.

6. Prefer Using HTTPS Servers

If you are doing confidential tasks like doing mobile transactions, managing bank account, access FTP Servers, cloud servers etc, then check if you are using HTTPS (secure servers) rather than the normal HTTP.

7. Your System Has Been Compromised

If you are having any doubt regarding your device’s security then consult your Vendor or AntiVirus Developers. Submit your suspicious files to them and check the reports. Change your Passwords frequently.

8. Public Network & Security

Try to avoid public networks such as WiFi connections available at coffee shops, bus stands, airport etc. Don’t keep your Bluetooth turned ON all the time. Someone might be listening to you on these WiFi, Bluetooth public networks and can steal your confidential information.

So, these are most powerful safety steps that your should prefer to use. Hope you like these tips.

There are some other things like writing down all the hardware details of your device in case it’s lost, it can be traced. Remain updated with new security precautions for your device-specific, OS Specific as Well as Online Browsing.